By Ismaeel Aleem  Bauchi State Governor and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum Chairman, Bala Mohammed, has said the party is considering either former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi as a potential presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. This strategic move follows the party’s decision to zone its presidential ticket to southern Nigeria for the upcoming election cycle. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics…

National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed the party’s willingness to engage in discussions with other political parties, individuals, or coalitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, he insisted that the party is not rushing into any political alliances or agreements. Speaking at the NNPP National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Kano State Governor emphasised that…

By Ismaeel Aleem  The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is set to inaugurate its 2025 National Convention Organising Committee (NCOC) on September 2, 2025. The inauguration will take place at the NEC Hall, PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, at 12 noon. READ ALSO:  PDP zones presidential slot to South, confirms Damagum as national chairman The announcement follows the approval of the National Executive Committee (NEC) and was made…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed rumours of internal discord, asserting that the party remains united and committed to strengthening its national structures in preparation for the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, refuted recent claims suggesting a leadership crisis within the organisation. His comments follow a press briefing on Wednesday, during which Nafiu Bala declared…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that he will not be seeking any political office in the 2027 general elections. Speaking at an event welcoming new members to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), El-Rufai stated that his renewed involvement in politics is solely to support and mentor new, credible leaders. El-Rufai explained that his original plan after leaving office in 2023 was to step away from active politics.…

Former Rivers State Governor and prominent African Democratic Congress (ADC) member, Rotimi Amaechi, has confirmed his intention to run for president in 2027. During a recent meeting with journalists and a coalition of traders in Kano, Amaechi was unequivocal, stating there would be “no retreat, no surrender” in his pursuit of the ADC presidential ticket. The former Minister of Transportation, who held the position from 2015 to 2022, emphasized that…

By Ismaeel Aleem  President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja in the early hours of Thursday, concluding a series of high-profile international engagements in Japan and Brazil. The President’s return marks the end of a strategic diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s global partnerships and advancing economic cooperation. Tinubu’s first stop was Japan, where he attended the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD). READ ALSO: Tinubu departs Brazil for Abuja…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has clarified that, despite President Bola Tinubu receiving the party’s endorsement for a second term, other members who wish to contest for the presidency will still be allowed to participate in the 2027 primaries. Sulaiman Argungu, the APC’s National Organising Secretary, made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja. He explained that the endorsement of President Tinubu was…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and close associate of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Oladimeji Fabiyi, has attributed the party’s current woes to leaders he described as lacking loyalty to its traditions and foundation. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV News, Fabiyi argued that many of the PDP’s present power brokers were not part of the party’s formative struggles and therefore do not fully understand its…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Osun State marked its 34th anniversary of creation today with a moving address from Governor Ademola Adeleke, who celebrated the state’s progress while urging citizens to unite in shaping a brighter future. The commemoration paid tribute to the vision and sacrifices of the state’s founding fathers and mothers, who on 27 August 1991 fulfilled the aspiration of establishing Osun as a distinct entity within Nigeria. Adeleke, in…

The ongoing leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a dramatic turn on Wednesday as Nafiu Bala formally assumed office, declaring himself the authentic National Chairman of the party. Addressing a press conference in Abuja, Bala insisted that both the Electoral Act and the ADC’s constitution empower him to succeed Ralph Nwosu, who recently stepped down from his position as National Chairman following the adoption of the party…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ignited a firestorm of criticism following its decision to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a move described by publisher and politician Dele Momodu as a strategic gift to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign. In a statement issued yesterday, Momodu accused the PDP of succumbing to “cheap and puerile blackmail” orchestrated by individuals aligned with the ruling All Progressives…